The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-)

Molly (10/2/13)

I have my 6 month appt next week. I have to do fasting labs prior.

Six months post op today. Down 80 pounds. Went from size 18 jeans to a size 6. Some days I still can't believe it. I have never been this small in my whole life. About 15 pounds to my goal weight. Best decision ever!

Six months post op today. Down 80 pounds. Went from size 18 jeans to a size 6. Some days I still can't believe it. I have never been this small in my whole life. About 15 pounds to my goal weight. Best decision ever!

Wow that is really incredible! How much are you working out? Have you followed the diet completely or what? I've been really good and am still only down 55 lbs since surgery (100 total though) and I was super stoked about that. A size 6 seems like a pipe dream at this point.

Hi all- it has been a long time since I checked in.

Its funny to look back on the last six (almost) months, and see how much my life has changed. I am down 70 lbs, and went from a tight size 20,to a comfortable size 12. I only weigh once a week, and it has slowed down so much. I spent the better part of 2 months bouncing around in the 170's, before I finally hit 169 lol.

Going out to eat is probably still the hardest thing to do- to find something I can eat that is not a total waste of money for the amount of food I get. I stick with chicken or salad usually. I still have a hard time with beef- ground or any other kind. It just makes my stomach hurt- you know that kind of different yuck hurt that I never felt before this surgery. Sometimes I feel it after just one bite lol. It sure makes me look at food in a different way.

My downfall???? CANDY!!! I have never in my life craved sweets- until now. And the bad part??? It doesn't make me sick. Bad bad bad. Especially the yummy malted robin eggs that are out for Easter right now. Oh, I have true empathy now for people who crave sweets.

Anyway....hugs to everyone who has been on this journey with me.

...Chelle

Has anyone else experienced dumping yet? I dumped yesterday for the first time. Wow, not something I want to experience again! At least I now know that it can/will happen if I eat too much sugar/fat. Until yesterday I thought that I might be someone who doesn't dump. Molly

I have dumped a few times but not on sweets. It's weird I can't really pinpoint what it is. For instance I have it now. Been on the pot for over an hour. Not sure if it was a new hummus I tried or some crabmeat from Aldi. Won't be eating either ever again!! I have only tried very little of sweets and haven't dumped. But I don't crave sweets. I crave the fast food!!!

I am almost to my 6 months and have lost 82 pounds. Was a size 26 and am now a size 14. I have a lot of extra skin on my belly, arms and inner thighs. I workout at least 5 times a week but have a feeling I will still need surgery for this skin. my boobs are still pretty big too. And droopy lol!!

I can't believe it's been 6 months already October buddies!!! You are all doing fantastic and you all look amazing!!! I'm being brave and adding some photos lol

Hi guys just checking in. So I am almost 6 months out (April 30/May 1). I am down 76 pounds from surgery. The past 6 weeks have been frustrating. I am bouncing on the scale the same 3 pounds. I am currently 206 pounds. I am not "stalling per say" as I am slowly losing inches still.

I am really hoping to be under 200 by my 6 month mark, but at this rate I don't think it will happen. I hope everyone is well, and I am hoping for some more check ins ♡

Hi Everyone, I go in for my 6 month check in next week. I've lost 52 since my revision from the lapband. It has been a slow process but I'm doing my best to be patient. I'm 191. The doctor's office expected me to be 180 in April. Maybe a miracle will happen and I will lose 11 pounds by next week..lol. I have lost alot of inches. I'm very pleased about that. I hope everyone else is doing good. I have 25 more pounds until goal!

Loving the updates, everyone! Glad to see that we are all doing pretty well at 6 months post-op.

Molly

Hi October buddies.

I had my rny on 10/20/13.

Thought id jump on the band wagon and update too.

Ive lost 60lbs since I started my pre-op diet and have lost 48lbs since day of surgery.

Ive always considered myself a slow loser throughout this journey. My surgeon seems happy and has told me he is positive I'll reach goal.

Im currently 194 lbs. Goal is 169. (Im 5,11") So that 25 lbs to go.

I dump on lots of sugar but luckily for me my sugar addiction has really weaned off since surgery. A blessing!

My hair is so fine now and I have a receeding hairline like a balding man! However I can see wispy new hair coming in, so its definitely growing back :-)

I have been sitting at my current weight for weeks now. That's my only concern. 6 weeks at 194-198.

No matter what I try to do...im not budging.

I love looking at my measurement chart. My waist used to be 46.5 inches!! It is now 32 inches. So happy!

Thanks for the updates ladies. Rachel

I thought I would post my info. I had surgery on October 23rd and just went to my 6 month post op appointment. Things I haven't been doing and need to start: a regular exercise routine, get in more Protein, and drink more Water. I'm also awful when it comes to taking my Vitamins. The Iron makes me sick, and I just don't want to take them. Other than the things I need to work on, I feel great.

Weight before surgery: 256 lbs

Weight at 6 month post op apt: 179.8 lbs

Have you tried different forms of Iron? I eat a Bariatric Advantage lemon-lime chewable each day.

Molly

How many mg of iron do you take, Molly?

How many mg of Iron do you take, Molly?

I take 60mg daily.

Are you going to Support Group on Monday night?

No I'm headed to Philly again. My timing for these things is always messed up. I'm hoping I can make it in May.

No I'm headed to Philly again. My timing for these things is always messed up. I'm hoping I can make it in May.

Aw, man! Hopefully, I'll see you in May! How are you doing?

Molly